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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,430.30, 638,145.45 and 188,796.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,430.30, 638,145.45 and 188,796.90 is: 283,195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,430.30 : 638,145.45 = 188,796.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,430.30/638,145.45 = 188,796.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,430.30x = 638,145.45 × 188,796.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,430.30x = 120,479,882,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,479,882,709.11/425,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,195.35

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